Recorded on location in Northern California, ‘Tiny Jalopy’ eavesdrops on the world of the hummingbird. Glimpse this bird’s enchanting, brisk microcosm of feeding and fighting – and what the surprising presence of some species says about our changing world.

This story first aired on the 11 December 2018 episode of Short Cuts on BBC Radio 4, ‘Seasons’. You can listen to it below, or on Short Cuts here.